SAFETY DATA SHEET Preparation Date: 7/7/2015 Revision Date: 7/6/2018 Revision Number: G2 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product code: C1115 Product Name: CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS Other means of identification Synonyms: Calcium hydrate Carboxide Calcium dihydroxidede calcium (French) CAS #: 1305-62-0 RTECS # EW2800000 CI#: Not available Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use: Fireproofing coatings. water treatment. Buffering agent. In paper manufacture process. Chemical intermediate. In dental cement. In lubricants. In mortar, plaster, cement and other building and paving materials. In fungicides. In pesticides. In SBR rubber vulcanization. Uses advised against No information available Supplier: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp 14422 South San Pedro St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 516-8000 Order Online At: https://www.spectrumchemical.com Emergency telephone number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 Contact Person: Martin LaBenz (West Coast) Contact Person: Ibad Tirmiz (East Coast) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Label elements Danger Product code: C1115 Product name: CALCIUM 1 / 13 HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS Hazard statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not Applicable Other hazards Not available Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves Wear eye/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components CAS-No. Weight % Calcium Hydroxide 1305-62-0 100 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid measures Product code: C1115 Product name: CALCIUM 2 / 13 HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS General Advice: National Capital Poison Center in the United States can provide assistance if you have a poison emergency and need to talk to a poison specialist. Call 1-800-222-1222. Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Risk of serious damage to eyes Irritating to respiratory system Causes digestive (gastrointestinal) tract irritation Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach Severe abdominal pain Vomiting May cause diarrhea Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. Protection of first-aiders First-Aid Providers: Avoid exposure to blood or body fluids. Wear gloves and other necessary protective clothing. Dispose of contaminated clothing and equipment as bio-hazardous waste. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media: The product is not flammable. If it is involved in a fire, extinguish the fire using an agent suitable for the type of surrounding fire. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Hazardous Combustion Products: No information available. Specific hazards: No information available. Special Protective Actions for Firefighters Specific Methods: No information available. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear Product code: C1115 Product name: CALCIUM 3 / 13 HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Technical Measures/Precautions: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from incompatible materials. Safe Handling Advice Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical Measures/Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature in the original container. Store away from incompatible materials. Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents Metals Acids Organic anhydride Aldehydes Acrolein Acetaldehyde Trichloroethylene Tetrahydrofuran Phosphorus Halogenated organic compounds Nitro compounds Potassium nitrate 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters National occupational exposure limits Product code: C1115 Product name: CALCIUM 4 / 13 HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS United States Components CAS-No. OSHA NIOSH ACGIH AIHA WEEL Calcium Hydroxide 1305-62-0 15 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA None 5 mg/m3 TWA Canada Components CAS-No. Canada - Alberta Canada - British Canada - Ontario Canada - Quebec Columbia Calcium Hydroxide 1305-62-0 5 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA None None Australia and Mexico Components CAS-No. Australia Mexico Calcium Hydroxide 1305-62-0 5 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA Appropriate engineering controls Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Personal Protective Equipment Eye protection: Goggles Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron Gloves Long sleeved clothing Respiratory protection: Effective dust mask. or. Wear respirator with dust filter. Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Appearance: Color: Solid Powder. White. Odor: Taste Formula: Odorless. Bitter. Alkaline. Slight. Ca(OH)2 Molecular/Formula weight: Flammability: Flashpoint (°C/°F): 74.1 g/mole No information available No information available. Flash Point Tested according to: Autoignition Temperature (°C/°F): Lower Explosion Limit (%): Not available No information available No information available Upper Explosion Limit (%): Melting point/range(°C/°F): Decomposition temperature(°C/°F): No information available No information available 580°C (1076°F) Boiling point/range(°C/°F): Bulk density: Density (g/cm3): No information available No information available No information available Specific gravity: Product code: C1115 Product name: CALCIUM 5 / 13 HYDROXIDE, POWDER, REAGENT, ACS 2.24 pH: Vapor pressure @ 20°C (kPa): No information available No information available Evaporation rate: Vapor density: VOC content (g/L): No information available No information available No information available Odor threshold (ppm): Partition coefficient Viscosity: No information available (n-octanol/water): No information available No information available Miscibility: Solubility: No information available Very slightly soluble in cold water Very slightly soluble in hot water Insoluble in Alcohol Soluble in ammonium salt solutions Soluble in Glycerol Soluble in sugar or ammonium chloride solution Soluble in acids with evolution of much heat. Solubility in water: 0.185g/ 100mL @0°C Solubility in water: